"Politicians Clash Over 'Butt Ugly' Comments About Houston"
TL;DR
A comment made by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont referring to Houston as "butt-ugly" on a radio show has sparked a war of words between elected officials. Texas Senator Ted Cruz and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker got involved in the exchange, with Cruz criticizing Lamont's comment and Elicker defending his city. Lamont later walked back his comment, saying he was joking.
- TX Sen. Ted Cruz, New Haven mayor Justin Elicker share exchange on the ‘butt ugly’ matter Eyewitness News 3
- Texans clap back after Dem governor calls Houston 'butt ugly' Fox News
- Early Addition: Connecticut's governor messed with Texas by calling Houston 'butt ugly' Gothamist
- To visitors calling Houston 'butt ugly': God bless 'em (Opinion) Houston Chronicle
- Houston mayor fires back after ‘butt ugly’ comment by Connecticut governor WTNH.com
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